Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Costeño Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait for anything decent. The early part of the outlook is a bit of a write-off – the wind is blustery and the surf is messy. Wednesday and Thursday are looking pretty average, with onshore winds and choppy conditions making for a tough paddle. The swell is there, around 5ft to 8ft, but it’s all short period (8 seconds or less) and the wind is just ruining it.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, September 12th. The morning is looking like a beauty with glassy conditions and a solid 7ft NE swell. The combined energy is decent (558), and with that light air, the waves should be clean. This is your best bet for the first week, but keep in mind that 7ft might be a bit much for the beginners. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, the surf drops off a bit. Sunday the 13th has a chance of a glassy afternoon, but the swell is smaller. We then get into a run of smaller, mostly ordinary waves through the middle of the week. The following weekend and into the second week, things get even quieter. Swell drops to around 3ft to 4ft, and the energy is weak. There are a few more glassy periods – like on Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd – but the waves are small and pretty average. Not a classic run by any stretch.
If you’re an expert, the Saturday morning on the 12th is the standout. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The long-range stuff is a bit of a gamble, so don’t get your hopes up too high for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 653 | 494 | 458 | 285 | 223 | 309 | 281 | 233 | 470 | 558 | 505 | 639 | 350 | 231 | 301 | 228 | 248 | 345 | 218 | 156 | 309 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 9:51PM0.34m | 10:38AM0.21m | 10:38PM0.29m | 11:28AM0.25m | 11:28PM0.24m | 12:20PM0.27m | 00:28AM0.19m | 1:14PM0.28m | 1:52AM0.14m | 2:10PM0.29m | 4:43AM0.11m | 3:06PM0.29m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.09m | 4:51AM0.08m | 4:02PM0.11m | 5:16AM0.10m | 5:28PM0.12m | 5:38AM0.11m | 7:16PM0.12m | 5:54AM0.12m | 9:16PM0.10m | 6:02AM0.11m | 10:52PM0.07m | 5:28AM0.11m | 11:58PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 200 | — | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 205 | — | 156 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 653 | 494 | 458 | 285 | 223 | 309 | 281 | — | 470 | 558 | 505 | 639 | 350 | 231 | 301 | 228 | 248 | 345 | 218 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 668 | 8 | 121 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 30 | 119 | 0 | 8 | 627 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Costeño Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costeño Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costeño Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costeño Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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